Abnormal Psychology Syllabus

Republic of the Philippines
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

College of Social Sciences and Development
Department of Psychology
Course Title : ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code : PSYC 30093
Course Credit : 3 Units
Pre-Requisite : PSYC 30033; PSYC 30063
Course Description : An introduction to the nature, causes, and possible interventions of psychological disorders. The students are expected to be familiar
with the nomenclature and classifications of mental disorders, by the end of the course. Indigenous concepts of abnormality and abnormal
behavior will also be discussed.
Institutional Learning Programs Outcomes Course Objectives

Outcomes
Creative and Critical Thinking  Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; Discuss the introduction, history, and social forces in
specifically, abnormal behavior.
Effective Communication
a. Demonstrate an understanding of theories, principles, Identify the early intervention supports and services.
concepts, and skills in psychology, Apply the concepts, basic principles, and research tools
b. Develop and sustain arguments about established principles that will determine the abnormal behavior of
in psychology, individuals.
c. Critically evaluate the established principles in psychology, Understand and apply the importance of cultural
d. Comprehend and evaluate new information related to relativism in abnormal behavior.
psychology (e.g., theory, concepts, data) that may be Identify and appreciate the significance, benefits, and
presented in various forms and from various sources limitations of diagnostic and statistical manual for
 Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of psychological mental disorders.
inquiry; specifically, Explain abnormal behavior using major theories and
e. Understand and explain the main methods of psychology, evidence-based practice.
f. Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different Identify socio-cultural factors that may impact on
approaches to problem solving in the field, and problem-identification and diagnosis of abnormal
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g. Apply this knowledge to make judgments and create behavior.
approaches to solving problems in an applied or an Distinguish between pathological and non-pathological
employment context. manifestations of behavior.
Strong Service Orientation  Apply psychological theories and methods; specifically, Apply ethical considerations in diagnosis of research in
a. Correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills abnormal behavior and diagnosis of psychological
Passion to Life-Long Learning
in psychology in an employment context, disorders.
Sense of Nationalism and  Undertake research using the knowledge and skills in
Global Responsiveness psychology, and communicate the results of such research
to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Community Engagement
Adeptness in the Responsible  Undertake further training for developing existing skills
Use of Technology and acquiring higher level competencies either through
formal graduate education or in an employment context.
High Level of Leadership and
Organizational Skills
Sense of Personal and  Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimension of the

Professional Ethics use of psychological theories and methods.
COURSE PLAN
Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Introduction to the course  Show interest and appreciation  Orientation Course Syllabus None
Week contents, activities, and of the importance of knowing  Review of the syllabus,
1 requirements. the course. learning activities and
assessment
 Getting to know activity
 Ice breaker activity
Week
2 A. Introduction, Historical
Roots of Abnormal Understand the historical roots of  Lecture and Discussion  Multimedia (PPT), Advanced
Behavior and Methods of abnormal behavior.  James, Jill Hooley and Organizers
 Group Activity Susan Mineka. 2013.
Research Understand and learn the criteria of Case Report
 Case Analysis Abnormal Psychology
abnormal behavior.
 Peter Mc Keller. 2013. Reflection Paper
Recognize the fixated beliefs and apply Abnormal Psychology.
scientific method to cure the fixation.
Understand the ethical principles and

cultural considerations in determining
psychological disorders.
Week B. Contemporary
3 to 4 Perspectives on Identify the contemporary perspectives  Class participation  Multimedia (PPT),
and distinguish it from forces of  Susan Cave. 2013.
Abnormal Behavior and
psychology.  Group discussion Classification and
Methods of Treatment Diagnosis of
Familiarize the students with different  Homeworks/Projects Psychological
perspectives and utilize it for the Abnormality.
analyses of cases.  Mentoring  Parritz, Robin, Hamline
University. Tray,
Understand the methods of Treatment Michael, St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2011,
Disorders of Chilhood.
 Parritz, Robin Hornitz.

Troy, Michael F.,
Children’s Hospitals
and Clinics Minnesota.
2011. Disorders of
Childhood:
Development and
Psychopathology
 Durand, Mark V.,
University of South
Florida. Barlow, David
H., Boston University
5th Edition. 2010.
Essentials of Abnormal
Psychology
 Sue, David. Sue, Derald
Wing. Sue, Stanley. 9th
Edition. 2010.
Understanding
Abnormal Behavior
Week C. Classification and Identify and appreciate the  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT),
5 Assessment of Abnormal significance, benefits, and limitations  Susan Cave. 2013.
 Group Discussion
Behavior of diagnostic and statistical manual for Classification and
 Mentoring
mental disorders.  Case Analysis/Case Diagnosis of
Apply the knowledge learned in this Conference Psychological
chapter for sample cases of Abnormality.
psychological disorders.  Barlow, V. M. &
Durand, DH. (2012).
Abnormal psychology:
An integrative
approach. (6th Ed.).
USA: Wadsworth,
Cengage Learning.
Week D. Stress-Related Disorders Evaluate the effects of stress.  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT), Written and oral
6 to 7 Identify and describe the stages of  Barlow, V. M. & exam
general adaptation syndrome. Durand, DH. (2012).
 Mentoring
Abnormal psychology:
Evaluate evidence on the relationship  Case Analysis/Case An integrative
between life changes and Conference approach. (6th Ed.).
psychological and physical health. USA: Wadsworth,
Identify psychological factors that Cengage Learning.
moderate the effects of stress.  Comer, R.J. (2014).
Define the concept of an adjustment Fundamental of
disorder and describe the key features abnormal psychology.
USA: Worth
of this disorder.
Publishers.
Describe the key features of acute
stress disorder and posttraumatic stress
disorder.
Describe ways of understanding and
treating PTSD.
 Multimedia (PPT),
Week E. Anxiety Disorders, Describe the physical, behavioral, and Group Work,  Documentary Written and oral
8 Obsessive-Compulsive cognitive features of anxiety disorders.  Barlow, V. M. & exam
Disorders, and Other Case analysis
Durand, DH. (2012).
Related Disorders Describe the leading conceptual model
Lecture Abnormal psychology:
of panic disorder.
An integrative
Evaluate methods used to treat panic approach. (6th Ed.).
disorder. USA: Wadsworth,
Cengage Learning.
Describe the key features and specific  Hoeksema, S. (2011).
types of phobic disorders and explain Abnormal psychology
how phobias develop. (5th Ed .). Philippines:
Evaluate methods used to treat phobic McGraw-Hill
disorders. Education Asia.
 Brown, Timothy A.,
Describe the key features of Barlow, David H.
generalized anxiety disorder and ways Boston University. 4th
of understanding and treating it. Edition. 2011.
Casebook in Abnormal
Describe the key features of obsessive– Psychology,
compulsive disorder and ways of International Edition
understanding and treating it.
Describe the key features of body

dysmorphic disorder and hoarding
disorder and explain why these are
classified within the obsessive–
compulsive spectrum.
Determine the types of dissociative

Week F. Dissociative Disorders, disorders: dissociative identity  Class discussion  Case study, Written and oral
9 Somatic Symptom and disorder, dissociative amnesia, and  Powerpoint exam
Related Disorders, and depersonalization/derealization  Brown, Timothy A.,
 Mentoring
Psychological Factors disorder. Barlow, David H.
 Case Analysis/Case Boston University.
Affecting Physical Health Conference 4th Edition. 2011.
 Homeworks Casebook in
Describe different theoretical Abnormal
perspectives on dissociative disorders Psychology,
and its treatment International Edition
Describe the key features of these  Susan Cave. 2013.
types of somatic symptom and related Classification and
Diagnosis of
disorders: somatic symptom disorder,
Psychological
illness anxiety disorder, conversion Abnormality.
disorder, and factitious disorder.  Kearney,
Christopher,
Explain the difference between University of Las
malingering and factitious disorder. Vegas, Nevada. 4th
Edition. 2010.
Casebook in Child
Describe the theoretical understandings
Behavior Disorders
of somatic symptom and related  Durand, Mark V.,
disorders. Describe methods used to University of South
treat somatic symptom and related Florida. Barlow,
disorders. David H., Boston
Describe the role of psychological University 5th
factors in physical health problems Edition. 2010.
Essentials of
such as headaches, cardiovascular
disease, asthma, cancer, and AIDS. Abnormal
Psychology
Week
10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
G. Mood Disorders and Define the term mood disorder,  Class participation  Multimedia (PPT) Written and oral
Suicide describe the key features of major  Durand, Mark V., exam
Week  Group discussion University of South
11 depressive disorder and evaluate
Florida. Barlow,
factors that may account for the  Case analysis David H., Boston
increased rates of depression among University 5th
women.  Role Playing Edition. 2010.
Describe the key features of persistent Essentials of
 Mentoring Abnormal
depressive disorder and premenstrual
dysphoric disorder. Psychology
Describe the key features of bipolar  Peter Mckellar. 2013.
Abnormal
disorder and cyclothymic disorder. Psychology.
Evaluate the role of stress in  Susan Cave. 2013.
depression. Classification and
Describe the major psychological Diagnosis of
models of depression. Psychological
Describe biological factors in Abnormality.
depression and causal factors in bipolar
 Nevid, J.S. et al.
disorders. (2014). Abnormal
Identify and describe methods used to psychology in a
treat mood disorders. changing behavior.
Identify risk factors and major New Jersey: Pearson
theoretical perspectives on suicide. Education, Inc.
Apply the knowledge of factors in
suicide and steps to take if someone
was experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Week
12 H. Substance-Related and Identify the major types of substance-  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT)
Addictive Disorders related disorders in the DSM-5 and  Group Discussion  Durand, Mark V., Written and oral
describe their general features. University of South exam
 Mentoring
Florida. Barlow,
Describe nonchemical forms of  Case Analysis/Case David H., Boston
addiction or compulsive behavior and Conference University 5th
explain the difference between Edition. 2010.
physiological dependence and Essentials of
psychological dependence. Abnormal
Theoretical perspectives toward Psychology
understanding substance use disorders  Barlow, V. M. &
Durand, DH. (2012).
and identify common stages in the
Abnormal
pathway to addiction. psychology: An
Identify the major categories of integrative
psychoactive drugs and specific drugs approach. (6th Ed.).
in each category, and describe the USA: Wadsworth,
effects of these drugs and the risks they Cengage Learning.
pose.
Evaluate methods of treating substance
use disorders.
Describe the basic features of
gambling disorder and evaluate ways
of treating it.
Describe the key features of three types
Week I. Eating Disorders and of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa,
13 Sleep-Wake Disorders bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT), Written and oral
disorder.  Barlow, V. M. & exam
 Group Discussion Durand, DH. (2012).
Describe causal factors involved in  Mentoring Abnormal
anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. psychology: An
 Case Analysis/Case integrative
Evaluate methods used to treat eating Conference approach. (6th Ed.).
disorders. USA: Wadsworth,
Identify the factors and health risks Cengage Learning.
associated with obesity.  Durand, Mark V.,
University of South
Identify and describe specific types of Florida. Barlow,
sleep-wake disorders. David H., Boston
University 5th
Evaluate methods used to treat sleep- Edition. 2010.
wake disorders. Essentials of
Abnormal
Apply the knowledge of healthy Psychology
sleeping habits to develop more  Susan Cave. 2013.
adaptive sleep habits. Classification and
Diagnosis of
Psychological
Abnormality.
Week J. Disorders Involving Describe the key features of gender  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT) Written and oral
14 Gender and Sexuality dysphoria and explain the difference  Group Discussion  Durand, Mark V., exam
between gender dysphoria and  Mentoring University of South
homosexuality. Florida. Barlow,
 Case Analysis/Case
Describe the major theoretical David H., Boston
Conference University 5th
perspectives on transgender identity.
Edition. 2010.
Define the term sexual dysfunction and Essentials of
identify three major categories of Abnormal
sexual dysfunctions and specific Psychology
disorders within each type and describe
the causal factors involved in sexual  Barlow, V. M. &
dysfunctions. Durand, DH. (2012).
Describe the methods used to treat Abnormal
sexual dysfunctions. psychology: An
Define the term paraphilia and identify integrative
the major types of paraphilic disorders. approach. (6th Ed.).
Describe the theoretical perspectives USA: Wadsworth,
on paraphilias, the underlying causal Cengage Learning.
factors and methods for treating it.  Nevid, J.S. et al.
Identify the major types of rape, (2014). Abnormal
describe the effects of rape, and psychology in a
identify the factors involved in rape. changing behavior.
New Jersey: Pearson
Education, Inc
Week K. Schizophrenia Spectrum Define the term schizophrenia.  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT)
15 Disorders Describe the course of development  Group Discussion  Barlow, V. M. & Written and Oral
Exam
and key features of schizophrenia.  Mentoring Durand, DH. (2012).
Describe the psychodynamic  Case Analysis/Case Abnormal
viewpoints, learning theory Conference psychology: An
perspective, biological bases and the integrative
role of family factors on schizophrenia. approach. (6th Ed.).
Apply the diathesis–stress model to the USA: Wadsworth,
development of schizophrenia. Cengage Learning.
Evaluate the methods used to treat  Brown, Timothy A.,
schizophrenia. Barlow, David H.
Describe the general features of other Boston University.
disorders in the schizophrenia 4th Edition. 2011.
spectrum. Casebook in
Abnormal
Psychology,
International Edition

University of South
Florida. Barlow,
David H., Boston
University 5th
Edition. 2010.
Essentials of
Abnormal
Psychology
Week L. Personality Disorders

16 and Impulse-Control Define the concept of personality  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT) Written and Oral
disorders.  Durand, Mark V., Exam
Disorders
 Group Discussion University of South
Identify the three major categories of Florida. Barlow,
personality disorders.  Mentoring David H., Boston
University 5th
Describe the key features of  Case Analysis/Case Edition. 2010.
personality disorders characterized by Conference Essentials of
odd or eccentric behavior, dramatic, Abnormal
emotional, or erratic behavior and Psychology
 Barlow, V. M. &
anxious or fearful behavior.
Durand, DH. (2012).
Evaluate the problems associated with Abnormal
psychology: An
the classification of personality
integrative
disorders. approach. (6th Ed.).
Describe the major theoretical USA: Wadsworth,
perspectives on understanding Cengage Learning.
personality disorders—the  Brown, Timothy A.,
psychodynamic, learning, cognitive, Barlow, David H.
Boston University.
family, biological, and sociocultural
4th Edition. 2011.
perspectives. Casebook in
Abnormal
Evaluate methods used to treat
Psychology,
personality disorders. International Edition
 Peter Mckellar.
Define the concept of impulse control
2013. Abnormal
disorders and describe the features of Psychology.
several major types.  Susan Cave. 2013.
Classification and
Diagnosis of
Psychological
Abnormality.
Week M. Abnormal Behavior in

17 Childhood and Explain the differences between  Class discussion  Multimedia (PPT), Written and Oral
Adolescence normal and abnormal behavior in  Peter Mckellar. Exam
childhood and adolescence and the role  Group Discussion 2013. Abnormal
of cultural beliefs in determining Psychology.
 Mentoring  Susan Cave. 2013.
abnormality.
Classification and
Describe the impact of child abuse. Diagnosis of
Conference Psychological
Describe key features of autism Abnormality.
spectrum and intellectual disability  Brown, Timothy A.,
disorder and ways of understanding Barlow, David H.
and treating it. Boston University.
Identify the types of deficits associated 4th Edition. 2011.
with learning disorders and describe Casebook in
ways of understanding and treating Abnormal
Psychology,
learning disorders.
Define the concept of communication  Durand, Mark V.,
disorders and identify specific types. University of South
Florida. Barlow,
Describe the key features of attention- David H., Boston
deficit hyperactivity disorder, University 5th
Edition. 2010.
oppositional defiant disorder, and Essentials of
conduct disorder. Abnormal
Psychology
Describe the key features of anxiety
and depression in children and
adolescents.
Describe the key features of

elimination disorders and evaluate
methods of treating bed-wetting.
N. Neurocognitive Disorders Define the concept of neurocognitive  Class discussion  Case study
Week and Disorders Related to Aging disorder and identify three major types.  Powerpoint
18  Group Discussion Written and oral
 Brown, Timothy A.,
Describe the key features and causes of exam
Barlow, David H.
delirium and major neurocognitive  Mentoring
Boston University.
disorder 4th Edition. 2011.
Casebook in
Describe the key features of mild Conference
Abnormal
neurocognitive disorder. Psychology,
 Homeworks
Describe the key features and causes of  Kearney,
Alzheimer’s disease and evaluate Christopher,
current treatments. University of Las
Vegas, Nevada. 4th
Identify and describe other types of Edition. 2010.
neurocognitive disorders. Casebook in Child
Behavior Disorders
Identify other psychological disorders  Durand, Mark V.,
related to aging. University of South
Florida. Barlow,
David H., Boston
University 5th
Edition. 2010.
Essentials of
Abnormal
Psychology
University of South
Florida. Barlow,
David H., Boston
University 5th
Edition. 2010.
Essentials of
Abnormal
Psychology
Week FINAL EXAMINATION
19
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM
Class Standing 70%
 Quizzes
 Attendance
 Recitation
 Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report

Midterm / Final Examinations 30%
100%
Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

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Prepared by: Noted by:
Mary Anne A. Portuguez, MP, RPm DR. JOHN MARK S. DISTOR, RPm
Name of Faculty Chairperson
Approved by:
DR. NICOLAS T. MALLARI, RPm

Dean
DR. MANUEL M. MUHI
Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Republic of the Philippines

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Course Code : PSYC 30093

Course Credit : 3 Units

Pre-Requisite : PSYC 30033; PSYC 30063

Institutional Learning Programs Outcomes Course Objectives

Sense of Personal and  Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimension of the

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Understand the ethical principles and

 Parritz, Robin Hornitz.

Describe the key features of body

Determine the types of dissociative

 Durand, Mark V.,

Week L. Personality Disorders

Week M. Abnormal Behavior in

Describe the key features of

Class Standing 70%

Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

Prepared by: Noted by:

DR. NICOLAS T. MALLARI, RPm

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